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Tennessee Supreme Court Cases
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| View Entry | Year | Case Name | County | Cause/Crime | Case Description | Division | Location | # Pages | Order |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| View Entry | 1887 | Jeff Sherwood, in error v. State | Knox | Assault, Felonious |
Sherwood was charged with felonious assault on the body of B. H. Nowland with a pistol |
East | Range: 19 Section: C Shelf: Box Number: 1857 | 58 | Order A Copy |
| View Entry | 1887 | State v. Thad Mitchell | Hamilton | Assault, Felonious |
Cause of action: "Felonious Assault to commit Larceny." Jessie B. Bramon testified that he was camping in a wagon when some men came up and asked him if he had any guns. When he replied no, they asked if he had any money. When Bramon's son came up, they hit him with a rock. Bramon, Bramon's son Martin, J. M. Matheus, M. S. Goins, Henry Mayfield, James Hamilton, and J. E. Conner all testified in the case. |
East | Range: 19 Section: C Shelf: Box Number: 1849 | 41 | Order A Copy |